Ambon White-eye
NameAmbon White-eye
Common NameAmbon White-eye
Scientific NameZosterops kuehni
FamilyZosteropidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe Ambon White-eye has olive-green upperparts, a white throat and belly, and a yellowish wash on its flanks and vent. Its most prominent feature is the distinct white eye-ring surrounding a dark eye. The bill is dark and slender, and the legs are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of white-eyes, consisting of high-pitched, clear, and repetitive chirps or trills. They often produce a warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Ambon Island, located in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, white underparts, small size, yellowish vent
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its olive-green upperparts, white underparts, and a distinctive white eye-ring. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth, often moving in small flocks.
